Chapter 44
Nikolai
Damon was stronger than he should be.
That thought kept repeating in my head as I watched him dodge another attack with ease, barely moving, barely trying. The second his opponent swung, Damon stepped aside like it was nothing and sent the guy flying with one hit.
"Winner: Damon."
The crowd cheered again, louder this time. Students stood up, whispering, excitement buzzing in the air.
I clenched my fists.
Aidan and I were the only S-Class students in this academy. The strongest. The ones no one could challenge.
And now, suddenly, there was another.
I could feel Aidan’s anger beside me, sharp and dangerous. His silver eyes burned as he watched Damon step back, completely unaffected, his smirk as annoying as ever.
I hated that smirk.
"He’s not n
